210: Cinema in the 1950’s with Tony

Back in episode 57 (that’s all the way back to 2019, remember that time, the happy, pre Covid days?), we spoke to regular film goer Dingle about going to the cinema during the 1940’s. In this episode we speak to another regular cinema goer, Tony, who tells us what life was like in British cinemas during the 1950’s. On this fascinating trip down memory lane, you will learn - How many cinemas Tony could choose from in his local town - All about double bills and newsreels - The unexpected impact of smoking in cinemas - How much it cost for a trip to the cinema - Tony’s favourite films of the period - Where you could go to watch foreign language movies in the 1950’s As an added bonus, Tony tells us about attending the cinema during World War II as a child, as well as a fascinating perspective on the American forces in his town just before D Day. A genuine trip down memory lane. We hope you find it as informative as we did. It was a real honour and a privilege to talk to Tony. See you next time or At The Flicks.